Africa
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Traveling in North Africa: Highlights from a Holiday in Tunisia
Tunisia, The Original Africa North Africa is brimming with individuality. The region is unlike anywhere else I’ve visited before, although there are bits of familiarity within the culture, architecture, religion, cuisine and landscape. It is in those small recognizable morsels that leaves you intrigued to visit and once there, longing to return. The word Africa could have actually originated in Tunisia. Africa is traced back to potentially a Roman word, meaning one theory is that the Romans were credited with formally naming the continent. They may have used the “land of Afri” to describe the northern region. During the time, the capital was Carthage, which is now modern day Tunisia.…
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Muscle on the Mountain: Everest Sherpas and Kilimanjaro Porters
Adventure destinations are on the rise. People are looking for experiential travel over resort vacations and places like Everest and Kilimanjaro are seeing more and more visitors. Traveling on the mountain isn’t possible without the help of the people who live there. When doing some research about ethical ways to visit the mountains I realized the Kilimanjaro porters and Everest Sherpa are two very important components when planning a trekking trip. The Sherpa of Nepal A Sherpa is far more than just a job on the mountain. Sherpas not only is a profession, but it is a culture and ethnic group of people. Over 500 years ago this group migrated…
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The Ultimate List of the Best Museums in the World
World’s Best Museums Visiting a new country can be exciting yet overwhelming experience. There is art, culture, history, architecture, music, design and science that are all waiting to be learned and explored in cities and towns throughout the world. A museum can provide a glimpse into local life, or provide education on a broader level. I think museums are a way to get a glimpse of the view of a country. Small, local museums even more-so, they show how they perceive themselves and the rest of the world. Get out to a museum near you, open your eyes and enrich your minds. Doing some research to choose an interesting museum…
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16 Game of Thrones Places to Visit as a Responsible Traveler
The Best Game of Thrones Places to Visit I’m not one to trot-off to a location just because a movie or television show was filmed there. However, I have accidentally been to several of the more famous, and less known filming locations for HBO’s Game of Thrones. Normally, this wouldn’t be something I’m interested in but these are coincidently some of my favorite locations to vacation. Not only are these fantastic vacation locations, but these Game of Thrones places are GORGEOUS. Not only will I reveal how I stumbled upon GOT destinations, but I’ll also give you a suggestion for each place on the best way to visit as a…
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Women in Travel: Portraits of Women Around the World
While I would love to say that gender, more importantly being feminine, doesn’t have the power to define certain aspects of travel, I’d be lying. When visiting new destinations, the topic of gender and solo women travel seem to be in some form, a constant. While this depiction is consistently being defined and shaped by male dominated forces, whether that be a country, a political party, the tourism industry or societies as a whole, I seem to have gained more insight into how extraordinary women are by visiting some countries where we may not always have the most equal of rights. While so many places try to erase individuality of…
- Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Colombia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Europe, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Morocco, North America, Portugal, Scotland, South America, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, UK, US, Vietnam
22 Best Drinks Around the World: Travel Spots to Quench Your Thirst
Best Drinks Around the World One way to really get to know a place is to drink and eat. The best cocktails around the world are ones that have local ingredients or has a history or tradition unlike anywhere else. When you drink these drinks, you should be transported directly back to your vacation. I’ve included both boozy and non alcoholic suggestions so everyone can go gulp. Whiskey in Scotland The Scots know their whiskies. Two things to remember about Scotch, it’s made from malted Barley and don’t add an “e” in Scottish Whisky. Want to try Scotland’s “other national drink”? Often when I’m in another country I love checking…
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An Ethical Marrakech Travel Guide
Marrakech Travel Guide I had my routine sorted out. During the week I was living and working in Asni and when the weekend came around, I’d take a shared taxi back to Marrakech and enjoy a few days in the city. Warm showers, big comfy beds and window shopping each Saturday and Sunday. I stayed at the same hotel, walked early each morning to explore the Medina. Every day, I passed a small shop with bright, beautiful artwork spilling from the doorway and onto the pedestrian dirt road. The quick, dark brushstrokes over bright greens, reds and yellows stood out against the pink walls of the Medina. As I would…
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Weekend by the Sea: A Guide to Essaouira, Morocco
Essaouira Morocco Africa’s “windy city”, Essaouira Morocco is a small ocean front town, blowing in north-eastern trade winds from the Atlantic, it’s a nice respite from the hot Moroccan climate. The city is quieter than some of the larger touristic towns. A place for surfers and seaside lovers, Essaouira has all the ingredients that make up a perfect weekend getaway. The vibe is laid back, there’s good food and good weather. I’ve broken down some sustainable & ethical suggestions to mix into your itinerary, ensuring a perfectly peaceful getaway from the souks while at sea. The medina, or main square in old town is a UNESCO heritage city. Essaouira was…
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Dream Vacations for Nature Lovers
You’d be hard pressed to find a corner of Earth without a phenomenal view of nature. Volcanoes, mountain ranges, oceans, jungles, forests and deserts, the world is consistently showing us reminders of how beautiful it can be. Thinking of packing your bags and heading on an adventurous vacation? Here are ten ideas to spark your inner explorer with a list of dream vacations for nature lovers. Landscape Lovers United States National Parks The US has parks across the country, perfect for any nature lover. There are 58 major National Parks in America so you could essentially take years just visiting different US parks as your vacation time. It’s…
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18 of the World’s Best Beaches
The earth is made up of over 70% water and almost 95% of that water is made up of oceans. With all that surf and sand, there are countless choices of beaches and as a self proclaimed beach bum, I’ve encounter many. Here is a round up of 18 of the world’s best beaches according to Speck on the Globe. Zanzibar Wow. That may be the first and only exclamation you’ll need to describe this Tanzanian island. It’s totally unique with Swahili & Islamic influences that help to shape the spice trade routes from long ago. For the size there are dozens of sweet spots, don’t forget to spend some…
